MHT CET 202623 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 23 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Biology
- Chapter
- Mineral Nutrition
MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Mineral Nutrition
How many electrons and ATP are required for the biological fixation...
How many electrons and ATP are required for the biological fixation of a molecule of nitrogen to form ammonia?
Options
- A4 and 8 respectively
- B2 and 4 respectively
- C8 and 16 respectively
- D16 and 32 respectively
Correct answer
C. 8 and 16 respectively
Step-by-step solution
The biological nitrogen fixation is catalyzed by the enzyme nitrogenase. The overall reaction for the reduction of one molecule of nitrogen (N_2) is given by:
From the balanced equation, the fixation of one molecule of nitrogen requires electrons and ATP molecules.
Answer: 8 and 16 respectively
From the balanced equation, the fixation of one molecule of nitrogen requires electrons and ATP molecules.
Answer: 8 and 16 respectively